McCarthy, Donald Patrick. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend.

Donald McCarthy, 79, of Antigonish and formerly of Spryfield passed away peacefully on April 22, 2016, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish, surrounded by his family.

Born in Halifax, he is a son of the late Malachi P. and Kathleen B. (Walsh) McCarthy.

Donald was a member of the former Hook & Ladder Club in Spryfield, a former member of the Earl Francis Spryfield Legion - Branch 152, and a member of the Spryfield Falcons (1940s-1950s). He worked for many years at Halifax Wholesalers and Dominion Stores Ltd as a shipper/receiver and part-time for Casino Taxi.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judith T. (Nicholls); children, Wallace, Beverley, Wayne, Catherine, Phyllis, and Malachi (Heather); 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Walter; and sister, Joan Grey.

There will be no visitation or funeral by request. In lieu of flowers or food donations, donations may be made to St. Martha's Regional Hospital Foundation (Oncology Department), Cathy's Place, Antigonish Town & County Palliative Care Society, or VON Antigonish.

A special thank you to Dr. Maureen Allen and staff, Dr. Elizabeth Cooper, and Dr. Kian Khodadad.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com.